02773cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500200014424600170016426400510018130000470023233600260027933700260030533800360033150000310036750504240039850802010082252012580102353400450228165300610232685600430238799900170243059020UtSlPG20260610134347.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDA1 aBesant, Walter,d1836-190110aFifty Years Ago1 a50 Years Ago 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-03-060 aPreface -- Great Britain, Ireland, and the colonies -- The year 1837 -- London in 1837 -- In the street -- With the people -- With the middle-class -- In society -- At the play and the show -- In the house -- At school and university -- The tavern -- In club- and card-land -- With the wits -- Journals and journalists -- The sportsman -- In factory and mine -- With the men of science -- Law and justice -- Conclusion.  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Charlie Howard, and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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by The Internet Archive)  a"Fifty Years Ago" by Walter Besant is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work aims to provide a detailed portrayal of British society and life as it existed around the time of Queen Victoria's ascension to the throne, reflecting on the significant changes that had occurred over the preceding fifty years. It delves into various aspects of British life, including politics, law, and social customs, offering a comprehensive view of the transformations that shaped the era.  The opening of the book sets the stage for this exploration by establishing the time frame—1837—and reflecting on the significant continuity and change in societal values and structures. Besant expresses his astonishment at the profound evolution in public opinion and lifestyle, juxtaposing the past with the present. He discusses topics such as the lack of American influence in Britain at the time, the ongoing reverence for rank and privilege, political negligence, and the gradual awakening of democratic ideals. This context builds a foundation for understanding the future chapters that further elaborate on the shifts in manners, politics, and various societal sectors as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGreat Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59020  c99846d99846